Waterton Lakes
Pericolo valanghe
In sintesi
We are switching to Spring Conditions, avalanches are still possible.
Keep an eye out for signs of instability, as 25 cm of storm snow has arrived, and we will remain in a mixed weather pattern for the forecast period.
Spring solar radiation is strong, surface snow can be effected, even during partially cloudy periods.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Numerous wet loose avalanches, up to size 2 were observed in the last 5 days.
Snowpack Summary
25 cm of storm snow has fallen since Wednesday evening. Below it sits a series of melt forms and melt freeze crusts. The atmospheric river crust is down 50-70 cm. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled.
Weather Summary
Thursday
Up to 4 cm of snow. Alpine Low of -9 °C, High of -4 °C. Wind gusting to 40 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Friday
Isolated flurries. Alpine temperature Low of -9 °C, High -5 °C. Wind gusting to 25 km/h. Freezing level at 1500 m.
Saturday
Up to 6 cm of snow. Alpine Low of -10 °C, High of -5 °C. Wind up to 20 km/h. Freezing level at 1500 m.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.